AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

GROUP BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The smallest group possible is
A
an aggregate.
B
a triad.
C
a dyad.
D
one person.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In sociology, a dyad is a group of two people, the smallest possible social group. As an adjective, “dyadic” describes their interaction. The pair of individuals in a dyad can be linked via romantic interest, family relation, interests, work, partners in crime, and so on.

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest and most elementary social unit, a dyad is a social group composed of two members while a triad is a social group composed of three members. The study of dyads and triads is significant in two respects.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main difference between dyadic and group communication is that dyadic communications take place between two people, but group communications take place between three or more people. Reference: 1. “Chapter 13 Small Group Communication.” 2012 Book Archive – Lardbucket, Available here.

Detailed explanation-4: -A dyad can be called a two members group whereas a triad can be called a three-member group.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dyads are a type of social network in which there are two individuals that are linked.

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